Affection Quote by Bernardino Ramazzini
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“[I have seen] workers in whom certain morbid affections gradually arise from some particular posture of the limbs or unnatural movements of the body called for while they work. Such are the workers who all day stand or sit, stoop or are bent double, who run or ride or exercise their bodies in all sorts of [excess] ways. ... the harvest of diseases reaped by certain workers ... [from] irregular motions in unnatural postures of the body.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Morbis Artificum Diatriba, 1700
Prolonged unnatural postures and repetitive motions at work cause specific diseases over time.
In simple terms: Bad posture leads to illness.
Key Takeaway
Adopt ergonomic work habits.
Themes
workplace health
ergonomics
occupational disease
prevention
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
advisory
informative
When to use this quote
- office workers
- construction laborers
- factory employees
- farmers
- drivers
Key Concepts
Biomechanics
chronic strain
musculoskeletal disorders
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces redesign tasks to reduce strain?
- What personal habits can mitigate occupational hazards?
A Different Perspective
Even with proper posture, some risks remain due to inherent job demands.
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